Snapper SPX310, Operator'S Manual

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3. Pull the lever toward the rear of the unit. Push down to
lock in position. Refer to Figure 14. The tractor can now
be pushed by hand.
WARNING
Towing the unit will cause transmission damage. Do not use
another vehicle to push or pull this unit. Do not actuate the
transmission release lever while the engine is running.
Towed Equipment
1. Before you tow the unit, make sure that the hitch is
designed for towing.
2. Attach towed equipment ONLY at the hitch point.
3. For towed equipment and towing on slopes, follow the
weight limit recommendations listed below.
• Gross weight (trailer and load) of 400 lb (181.4 kg).
• Maximum of 20 lb (9.1 kg) foot up or down on the
tongue.
• Go from a 10° limit to a 5° limit on any slope.
4. DO NOT let children or others in or on towed equipment.
5. The weight of the towed equipment on slopes can cause
loss of traction and loss of control.
6. DO NOT shift to neutral and coast down hill.
Clean the Mower Deck (if equipped)
Note:
Use the washout port (C, Figure 15) to clean the underside of
the mower deck.
1. Put the rider on a smooth level surface.
2. Attach the quick disconnect (A, Figure 15) to the garden
hose (B) and then connect to the washout port (C) on the
mower deck.
3. Turn the water ON.
4. Start the engine.
5. Set the Height-of-Cut in the highest position.
6. Engage the Power Take-Off (PTO) switch to activate the
mower blades. The rotation of the blades and the running
water will clean the underside of the mower deck.
7. Disconnect the Power Take-Off and stop the engine.
8. Turn the water OFF.
9. Remove the garden hose and quick disconnect from the
washout port (C).
Storage
WARNING
Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed, non-
ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can travel to an ignition
source (such as a furnace, water heater, etc.) and cause an
explosion.
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, or
other appliances that have pilot lights or other ignition
sources because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Equipment
Turn OFF the Power Take-Off (PTO), and set the parking
brake. Remove the starter insert. Let the machine cool.
If you remove the battery, the battery life will increase. Make
sure that the battery is in a cool, and dry location, and keep
it fully charged. If the battery is left in the unit, disconnect the
negative cable.
Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or
on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs
& Stratton® Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment &
Stabilizer , available wherever Briggs & Stratton genuine
service parts are sold.
Before starting the machine after it has been stored:
• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
• Do all recommended checks and procedures found in this
manual.
• Make sure the engine is warm before you use it.